China Star
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at China Star, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
29
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
25
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw chicken and raw beef stored above containers of Ready-To-Eat sauce in walk-in-cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice ). Manager removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of oil in plastic containers on the floor in the dry goods storage area. Manager staked oil on shelf. Observed two boxes of vegetables stored on the floor in walk-in-freezer. Manager placed both boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door from kitchen does not have a self closing mechanism
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use milk container cut and used as a scoop in rice in kitchen
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs in reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cooked Chicken stored in non-food grade carton box tops in kitchen. Manager had Chicken placed on tray. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in walk-in-cooler above food served to the public
08B-49-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wood shelf surface in walk-in-cooler that is not smooth and cleanable.
14-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Stored in mop bucket
42-01-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, raw chicken above raw shrimp, manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, sprouts 50F shrimp 51F, manager moved to freezer, tems placed less than 4hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line rice spoon in 89F water, manager placed Hot water (139F)and a new spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
China Star most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Star means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around two times per year on average.
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